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YT55 NKA

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

234,877 mi
Last recorded234,877 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 234,877 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded outer skin

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 222,483 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 215,864 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 215,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 119,283 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 119,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 201,722 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heatshield loose

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 198,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers delaminating

Pass 29 Jan 2020 188,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 177,023 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 177,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 167,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 157,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2017 156,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached pad sensor wiring (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 146,563 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 134,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,598 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2013 123,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 121,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,466 miles

has a crack to the windscreen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 100,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

has a crack to the windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2010 80,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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YT55 NKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT55 NKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT55 NKA registered?

YT55 NKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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